Nifty Edges Up Amid Mixed Sectoral Performance: Market Wrap for 06 Feb 2026
Indian stock market closed marginally positive on Thursday, with Nifty 50 at 25,674.15 (+0.12%) and Sensex at 83,580.40 (+0.32%). Transport sector led gains (+0.73%), while Energy sector plummeted (-18.61%). Market breadth was slightly negative with 2,437 declining stocks out of 4,542 traded. Notable corporate actions included Premier Polyfilm's promoter stake increase and Clean Science & Technology's interim dividend announcement.
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Market Overview
The Indian stock market concluded Thursday's trading session on a slightly positive note, with the Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex both registering modest gains. The Nifty 50 closed at 25,674.15, up 31.35 points or 0.12% from its previous close. Similarly, the BSE Sensex ended at 83,580.40, gaining 266.47 points or 0.32%.
Sectoral Performance
The day saw a mixed bag of sectoral performances, with some sectors showing resilience while others faced significant pressure.
Top Performing Sectors
| Sector | Average Percentage Change |
|---|---|
| Transport | 0.73% |
| Diamond, Gems and Jewellery | 0.50% |
| Aviation | 0.25% |
Underperforming Sectors
| Sector | Average Percentage Change |
|---|---|
| Energy | -18.61% |
| Commercial Services | -12.43% |
| Forest Materials | -9.36% |
| Utilities | -8.78% |
| Realty | -7.82% |
The energy sector faced the most significant downturn, while transport emerged as the top gainer for the day.
Buzzing Stocks
Several stocks made headlines during the trading session:
- Premier Polyfilm Limited: D L Millar & Co Ltd, a promoter group company, increased its stake to 13.41% through open market transactions.
- Clean Science & Technology: Announced an interim dividend of ₹2 per share.
- Vedanta Ltd: Witnessed a significant NSE block trade worth Rs. 16.37 crores.
- GAIL (India) Limited: Received DIPAM concurrence for equity participation in Leafiniti Bioenergy Private Limited.
- AVI Products India Limited: Viraaj Pradeep Joshi sold his entire 2.1773% stake. The company also scheduled a board meeting to approve Q3 FY2026 results.
- Firstsource Solutions: Announced a strategic partnership with Prosper AI for voice AI technology deployment in healthcare revenue cycle management.
Market Breadth
The overall market breadth leaned slightly negative:
| Category | Number of Scrips |
|---|---|
| Total Traded | 4,542 |
| Positive | 2,105 |
| Negative | 2,437 |
Conclusion
The Indian market demonstrated resilience amidst mixed sectoral performances. While the broader indices closed in the green, the market breadth remained slightly negative, indicating a cautious sentiment among investors. The energy sector's significant decline was offset by gains in transport and other sectors, resulting in a marginally positive close for the major indices.
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